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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.67, 4,734.09 and 1,938.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.67, 4,734.09 and 1,938.33 is: 2,674.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.67 : 4,734.09 = 1,938.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.67/4,734.09 = 1,938.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.67x = 4,734.09 × 1,938.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.67x = 9,176,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176,228.67/3,430.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.77

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